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April 28th 2007 07:25
Potatoes contain folic acid which helps cells grow and also helps to make DNA and protein. It also contains fibre which is good for digestion.
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Poatoes are high in starch but their calorie content is not really particularly high when compared with, say, a doghnut. A medium-size potato (150 grams) has only about 110 calories, which is approximately four to five percent of the average adult's total daily intake of calories. Aside from this they contain virtually no fat and the carbohydrates people fear are of a beneficial, complex type. Really Long Link
Some of the potatoes nutrients are found close to the skin. A potato baked in its jacket is delicious and roast potatoes are just magic in a crispy skin. I believe they also add texture and bite when mashed. If you hate the skin a good trick is to cook the potato with the skin on, and then remove afterwards. This prevents the loss of too many nutrients while cooking.
A medium-size potato (3 per pound) provides 1/3 the vitamin C recommended daily for an average adult. Potatoes also supply thiamin, niacin, iron, carbohydrates and small amounts of vegetable protein. Really Long Link
Commonly used:
Boiled
Baked
Roasted
Steamed
Mashed
Crisps
Potato Salad
Potato Bread
Hot Chips
Pie
For a full nutritional profile see: Really Long Link
Or visit the British Potato Council website for more information: Really Long Link
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Poatoes are high in starch but their calorie content is not really particularly high when compared with, say, a doghnut. A medium-size potato (150 grams) has only about 110 calories, which is approximately four to five percent of the average adult's total daily intake of calories. Aside from this they contain virtually no fat and the carbohydrates people fear are of a beneficial, complex type. Really Long Link
Some of the potatoes nutrients are found close to the skin. A potato baked in its jacket is delicious and roast potatoes are just magic in a crispy skin. I believe they also add texture and bite when mashed. If you hate the skin a good trick is to cook the potato with the skin on, and then remove afterwards. This prevents the loss of too many nutrients while cooking.
A medium-size potato (3 per pound) provides 1/3 the vitamin C recommended daily for an average adult. Potatoes also supply thiamin, niacin, iron, carbohydrates and small amounts of vegetable protein. Really Long Link
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Commonly used:
Boiled
Baked
Roasted
Steamed
Mashed
Crisps
Potato Salad
Potato Bread
Hot Chips
Pie
For a full nutritional profile see: Really Long Link
Or visit the British Potato Council website for more information: Really Long Link
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